Summary
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer plans to support the chancellor's Budget aimed at promoting economic growth. There are accusations that Chancellor Rachel Reeves misled people about the economy's health, but the Prime Minister and the government deny these claims. The main focus is on boosting growth, reducing bureaucracy in infrastructure, and addressing environmental rules.
Key Facts
- Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer will back the chancellor's Budget in a speech.
- The Budget aims to relieve cost of living pressures and promote economic stability.
- Accusations have been made against Chancellor Reeves for being overly negative about the economy.
- The government defends Reeves and denies misleading the public.
- The Budget seeks to protect investment and public services to boost growth.
- Starmer intends to reduce excessive regulations in infrastructure projects.
- A report found the UK is costly for building nuclear power infrastructure, and the Prime Minister wants reforms.
- Business Secretary Peter Kyle will apply lessons from the nuclear power report to broader infrastructure.
